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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.98, 608.10 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.98, 608.10 and 389.50 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.98 : 608.10 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.98/608.10 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.98x = 608.10 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.98x = 236,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,854.95/404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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