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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.67 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.67 and 384.40 is: 576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.67 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.67 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.67 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 224,743.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,743.87/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.62

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