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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 585.06 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 585.06 and 343.36 is: 515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 585.06 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/585.06 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 585.06 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 200,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,886.20/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.71

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