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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 582.84 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 582.84 and 370 is: 553.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 582.84 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/582.84 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 582.84 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 215,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,650.80/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.18

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