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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 583.68 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 583.68 and 333.59 is: 499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 583.68 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/583.68 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 583.68 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 194,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,708.14/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.88

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