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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.20, 584.08 and 286.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.20, 584.08 and 286.76 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.20 : 584.08 = 286.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.20/584.08 = 286.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.20x = 584.08 × 286.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.20x = 167,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,490.78/389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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