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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 547.85 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 547.85 and 389.80 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 547.85 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/547.85 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 547.85 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 213,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,551.93/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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