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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 583.44 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 583.44 and 365.30 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 583.44 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/583.44 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 583.44 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 213,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,130.63/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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