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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 536.70 and 346.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 536.70 and 346.47 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 536.70 = 346.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/536.70 = 346.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 536.70 × 346.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 185,950.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,950.74/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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