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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.89, 581.84 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.89, 581.84 and 376.01 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.89 : 581.84 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.89/581.84 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.89x = 581.84 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.89x = 218,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,775.78/387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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