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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 609.32 and 389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 609.32 and 389.20 is: 584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 609.32 = 389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/609.32 = 389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 609.32 × 389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 237,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,147.34/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.70

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