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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.88 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.88 and 386.16 is: 579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.88 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.88 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.88 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 225,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,471.10/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.44

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