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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 535.65 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 535.65 and 348.99 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 535.65 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/535.65 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 535.65 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 186,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,936.49/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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