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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 580.98 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 580.98 and 375.66 is: 560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 580.98 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/580.98 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 580.98 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 218,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,250.95/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.83

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