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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.67 and 377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.67 and 377.57 is: 566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.67 = 377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.67 = 377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.67 × 377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 220,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,378.69/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.36

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