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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.43, 587 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.43, 587 and 383.96 is: 578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.43 : 587 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.43/587 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.43x = 587 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.43x = 225,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,384.52/389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.75

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