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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.50, 584.38 and 359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.50, 584.38 and 359.54 is: 539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.50 : 584.38 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.50/584.38 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.50x = 584.38 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.50x = 210,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,107.99/389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.43

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