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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.73, 585.92 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.73, 585.92 and 341.94 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.73 : 585.92 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.73/585.92 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.73x = 585.92 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.73x = 200,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,349.48/389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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