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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 581.28 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 581.28 and 356.40 is: 531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 581.28 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/581.28 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 581.28 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 207,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,166.86/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.87

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