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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 581.13 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 581.13 and 354.15 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 581.13 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/581.13 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 581.13 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 205,807.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,807.19/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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