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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 584.91 and 383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 584.91 and 383.69 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 584.91 = 383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/584.91 = 383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 584.91 × 383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 224,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,424.12/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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