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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 584.85 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 584.85 and 381.62 is: 572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 584.85 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/584.85 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 584.85 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 223,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,190.46/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.56

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