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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 584.55 and 359.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 584.55 and 359.48 is: 539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 584.55 = 359.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/584.55 = 359.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 584.55 × 359.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 210,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,134.03/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.43

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