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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 584.63 and 343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 584.63 and 343.99 is: 516.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 584.63 = 343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/584.63 = 343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 584.63 × 343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 201,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,106.87/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.25

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