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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.86, 585.02 and 359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.86, 585.02 and 359.79 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.86 : 585.02 = 359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.86/585.02 = 359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.86x = 585.02 × 359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.86x = 210,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,486.34/389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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