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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 582.39 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 582.39 and 385.83 is: 577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 582.39 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/582.39 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 582.39 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 224,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,703.53/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.54

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