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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 583.41 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 583.41 and 292.68 is: 438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 583.41 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/583.41 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 583.41 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 170,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,752.44/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.87

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