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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 583.60 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 583.60 and 287.56 is: 431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 583.60 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/583.60 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 583.60 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 167,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,820.02/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.33

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