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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 585.30 and 371.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 585.30 and 371.70 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 585.30 = 371.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/585.30 = 371.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 585.30 × 371.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 217,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,556.01/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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