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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 583.38 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 583.38 and 375 is: 561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 583.38 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/583.38 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 583.38 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 218,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,767.50/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.87

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