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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 585.40 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 585.40 and 372.52 is: 559.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 585.40 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/585.40 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 585.40 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 218,073.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,073.21/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.39

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