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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 583.19 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 583.19 and 355.64 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 583.19 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/583.19 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 583.19 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 207,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,405.37/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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