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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 583.38 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 583.38 and 350.46 is: 524.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 583.38 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/583.38 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 583.38 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 204,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,451.35/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.64

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