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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 585.56 and 335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 585.56 and 335.73 is: 504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 585.56 = 335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/585.56 = 335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 585.56 × 335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 196,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,589.80/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.10

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