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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 584.24 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 584.24 and 382.20 is: 573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 584.24 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/584.24 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 584.24 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 223,296.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,296.79/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.85

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