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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 583.79 and 382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 583.79 and 382.94 is: 574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 583.79 = 382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/583.79 = 382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 583.79 × 382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 223,556.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,556.09/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.57

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