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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 582.84 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 582.84 and 301.97 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 582.84 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/582.84 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 582.84 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 175,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,997.28/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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