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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 576.27 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 576.27 and 389.70 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 576.27 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/576.27 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 576.27 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 224,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,572.42/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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