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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 588.39 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 588.39 and 389.02 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 588.39 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/588.39 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 588.39 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 228,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,895.48/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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