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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 583.08 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 583.08 and 302.64 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 583.08 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/583.08 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 583.08 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 176,463.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,463.33/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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