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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.39, 617.97 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.39, 617.97 and 389.30 is: 583.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.39 : 617.97 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.39/617.97 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.39x = 617.97 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.39x = 240,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,575.72/412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.38

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