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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 584.24 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 584.24 and 380.32 is: 569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 584.24 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/584.24 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 584.24 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 222,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,198.16/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.86

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