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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 582.80 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 582.80 and 351.20 is: 525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 582.80 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/582.80 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 582.80 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 204,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,679.36/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.36

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