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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 581.77 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 581.77 and 327.98 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 581.77 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/581.77 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 581.77 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 190,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,810.79/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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