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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 583.26 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 583.26 and 286.23 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 583.26 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/583.26 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 583.26 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 166,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,946.51/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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