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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.59, 575.95 and 389.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.59, 575.95 and 389.65 is: 537.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.59 : 575.95 = 389.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.59/575.95 = 389.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.59x = 575.95 × 389.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.59x = 224,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,418.31/417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.41

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