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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 586.70 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 586.70 and 325.28 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 586.70 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/586.70 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 586.70 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 190,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,841.78/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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