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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.89, 582.12 and 286.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.89, 582.12 and 286.29 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.89 : 582.12 = 286.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.89/582.12 = 286.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.89x = 582.12 × 286.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.89x = 166,655.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,655.13/388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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