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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 583.54 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 583.54 and 376.50 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 583.54 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/583.54 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 583.54 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 219,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,702.81/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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