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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 582.66 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 582.66 and 292.50 is: 437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 582.66 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/582.66 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 582.66 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 170,428.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,428.05/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.94

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