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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 581.23 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 581.23 and 337.66 is: 503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 581.23 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/581.23 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 581.23 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 196,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,258.12/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.87

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