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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 584.17 and 371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 584.17 and 371.73 is: 558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 584.17 = 371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/584.17 = 371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 584.17 × 371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 217,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,150.39/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.17

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