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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 576.99 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 576.99 and 389.88 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 576.99 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/576.99 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 576.99 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 224,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,956.86/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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