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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.65, 581.62 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.65, 581.62 and 357.19 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.65 : 581.62 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.65/581.62 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.65x = 581.62 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.65x = 207,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,748.85/389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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