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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 583.92 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 583.92 and 365.52 is: 548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 583.92 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/583.92 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 583.92 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 213,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,434.44/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.28

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