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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 570.07 and 389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 570.07 and 389.59 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 570.07 = 389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/570.07 = 389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 570.07 × 389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 222,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,093.57/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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