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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.08, 583.70 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.08, 583.70 and 316.76 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.08 : 583.70 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.08/583.70 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.08x = 583.70 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.08x = 184,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,892.81/389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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