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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 583.86 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 583.86 and 328.08 is: 491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 583.86 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/583.86 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 583.86 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 191,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,552.79/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.26

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