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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 584.70 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 584.70 and 329.24 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 584.70 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/584.70 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 584.70 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 192,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,506.63/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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