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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.38, 583.10 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.38, 583.10 and 352.92 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.38 : 583.10 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.38/583.10 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.38x = 583.10 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.38x = 205,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,787.65/389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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