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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.19, 583.79 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.19, 583.79 and 367.49 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.19 : 583.79 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.19/583.79 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.19x = 583.79 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.19x = 214,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,536.99/389.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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