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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 584.73 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 584.73 and 372.10 is: 558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 584.73 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/584.73 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 584.73 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 217,578.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,578.76/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.73

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