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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 584.56 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 584.56 and 332.11 is: 497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 584.56 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/584.56 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 584.56 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 194,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,138.22/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.97

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