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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.40, 636.60 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.40, 636.60 and 389.30 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.40 : 636.60 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.40/636.60 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.40x = 636.60 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.40x = 247,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,828.38/424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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