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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 584.98 and 386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 584.98 and 386.76 is: 580.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 584.98 = 386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/584.98 = 386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 584.98 × 386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 226,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,246.86/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.75

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