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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 583.80 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 583.80 and 371.20 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 583.80 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/583.80 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 583.80 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 216,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,706.56/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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