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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 581.32 and 359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 581.32 and 359.20 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 581.32 = 359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/581.32 = 359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 581.32 × 359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 208,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,810.14/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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