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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 585.54 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 585.54 and 389.97 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 585.54 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/585.54 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 585.54 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 228,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,343.03/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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