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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 536.82 and 334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 536.82 and 334.54 is: 460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 536.82 = 334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/536.82 = 334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 536.82 × 334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 179,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,587.76/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.67

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