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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 582.57 and 341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 582.57 and 341.82 is: 511.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 582.57 = 341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/582.57 = 341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 582.57 × 341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 199,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,134.08/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.47

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