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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 582.93 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 582.93 and 370.08 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 582.93 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/582.93 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 582.93 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 215,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,730.73/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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