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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 587.06 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 587.06 and 357.03 is: 538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 587.06 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/587.06 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 587.06 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 209,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,596.25/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.34

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