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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 583.61 and 350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 583.61 and 350.67 is: 525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 583.61 = 350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/583.61 = 350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 583.61 × 350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 204,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,652.77/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.36

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