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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 583.92 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 583.92 and 372 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 583.92 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/583.92 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 583.92 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 217,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,218.24/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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