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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 582.48 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 582.48 and 279.20 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 582.48 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/582.48 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 582.48 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 162,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,628.42/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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