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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 585.53 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 585.53 and 336.08 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 585.53 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/585.53 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 585.53 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 196,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,780.31/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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