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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 583.73 and 335.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 583.73 and 335.02 is: 502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 583.73 = 335.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/583.73 = 335.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 583.73 × 335.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 195,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,559.55/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.09

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