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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 872.64 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 872.64 and 389.52 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 872.64 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/872.64 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 872.64 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 339,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,910.73/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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