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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 583.20 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 583.20 and 293.04 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 583.20 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/583.20 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 583.20 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 170,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,900.93/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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