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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.92 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.92 and 280.92 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.92 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.92 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.92 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 164,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,034.81/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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