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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 584.09 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 584.09 and 377.51 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 584.09 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/584.09 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 584.09 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 220,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,497.93/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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