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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 582.96 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 582.96 and 354.54 is: 530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 582.96 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/582.96 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 582.96 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 206,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,682.64/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.58

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