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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 609.12 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 609.12 and 389.34 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 609.12 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/609.12 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 609.12 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 237,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,154.78/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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