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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 583.08 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 583.08 and 341.48 is: 511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 583.08 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/583.08 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 583.08 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 199,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,110.16/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.22

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