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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 584.70 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 584.70 and 294.03 is: 441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 584.70 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/584.70 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 584.70 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 171,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,919.34/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.87

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