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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 583.79 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 583.79 and 369.72 is: 554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 583.79 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/583.79 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 583.79 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 215,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,836.99/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.56

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