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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 583.24 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 583.24 and 377.96 is: 565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 583.24 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/583.24 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 583.24 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 220,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,441.39/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.95

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