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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 581.82 and 353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 581.82 and 353.51 is: 527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 581.82 = 353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/581.82 = 353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 581.82 × 353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 205,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,676.28/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.44

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