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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 585.27 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 585.27 and 335.04 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 585.27 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/585.27 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 585.27 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 196,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,088.86/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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