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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 583.74 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 583.74 and 366.24 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 583.74 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/583.74 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 583.74 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 213,788.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,788.94/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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