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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 584.69 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 584.69 and 336.94 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 584.69 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/584.69 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 584.69 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 197,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,005.45/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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