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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 601.25 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 601.25 and 389.48 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 601.25 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/601.25 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 601.25 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 234,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,169.90/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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