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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.71 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.71 and 389.80 is: 537.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.71 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.71 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.71 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 228,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,304.88/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.65

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