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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 594.48 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 594.48 and 389.70 is: 537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 594.48 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/594.48 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 594.48 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 231,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,668.86/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.32

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