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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 584.28 and 379.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 584.28 and 379.72 is: 569.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 584.28 = 379.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/584.28 = 379.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 584.28 × 379.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 221,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,863.90/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.58

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