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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 585.54 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 585.54 and 388.56 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 585.54 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/585.54 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 585.54 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 227,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,517.42/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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