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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 584.88 and 332.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 584.88 and 332.54 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 584.88 = 332.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/584.88 = 332.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 584.88 × 332.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 194,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,496.00/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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