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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 580.75 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 580.75 and 362.98 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 580.75 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/580.75 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 580.75 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 210,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,798.82/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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