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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.85, 583.30 and 368.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.85, 583.30 and 368.99 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.85 : 583.30 = 368.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.85/583.30 = 368.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.85x = 583.30 × 368.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.85x = 215,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,231.60/389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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