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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 581.13 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 581.13 and 348.57 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 581.13 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/581.13 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 581.13 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 202,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,564.48/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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