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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 585.45 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 585.45 and 357.72 is: 537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 585.45 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/585.45 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 585.45 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 209,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,427.17/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.24

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