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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 583.32 and 320.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 583.32 and 320.72 is: 479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 583.32 = 320.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/583.32 = 320.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 583.32 × 320.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 187,082.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,082.39/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.90

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