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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 583.30 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 583.30 and 334.32 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 583.30 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/583.30 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 583.30 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 195,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,008.86/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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