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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.97, 585.06 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.97, 585.06 and 383.10 is: 574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.97 : 585.06 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.97/585.06 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.97x = 585.06 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.97x = 224,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,136.49/389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.75

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