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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 583.75 and 369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 583.75 and 369.70 is: 554.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 583.75 = 369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/583.75 = 369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 583.75 × 369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 215,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,812.38/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.55

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