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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.99, 584.48 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.99, 584.48 and 335.52 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.99 : 584.48 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.99/584.48 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.99x = 584.48 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.99x = 196,103.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,103.05/389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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