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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.43, 605.91 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.43, 605.91 and 389.43 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.43 : 605.91 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.43/605.91 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.43x = 605.91 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.43x = 235,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,959.53/404.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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