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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.83 and 382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.83 and 382.62 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.83 = 382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.83 = 382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.83 × 382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 223,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,385.03/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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