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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.56, 593.94 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.56, 593.94 and 389.90 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.56 : 593.94 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.56/593.94 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.56x = 593.94 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.56x = 231,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,577.21/396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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