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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 584.43 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 584.43 and 369.64 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 584.43 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/584.43 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 584.43 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 216,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,028.71/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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