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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 582.54 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 582.54 and 293.32 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 582.54 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/582.54 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 582.54 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 170,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,870.63/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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