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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.86, 598 and 389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.86, 598 and 389.35 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.86 : 598 = 389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.86/598 = 389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.86x = 598 × 389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.86x = 232,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,831.30/397.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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