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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 584.64 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 584.64 and 369.28 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 584.64 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/584.64 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 584.64 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 215,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,895.86/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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