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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 584.26 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 584.26 and 370.04 is: 555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 584.26 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/584.26 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 584.26 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 216,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,200.11/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.06

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