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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 580.80 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 580.80 and 370.11 is: 551.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 580.80 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/580.80 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 580.80 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 214,960.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,960.68/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.76

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