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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 582.66 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 582.66 and 346.56 is: 518.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 582.66 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/582.66 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 582.66 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 201,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,924.46/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.30

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