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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 583.34 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 583.34 and 378 is: 565.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 583.34 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/583.34 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 583.34 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 220,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,500.63/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.56

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