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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.72, 585.38 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.72, 585.38 and 379.48 is: 570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.72 : 585.38 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.72/585.38 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.72x = 585.38 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.72x = 222,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,140.00/389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.00

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