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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 586.64 and 352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 586.64 and 352.06 is: 529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 586.64 = 352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/586.64 = 352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 586.64 × 352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 206,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,532.48/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.84

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