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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.21, 582.59 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.21, 582.59 and 307.19 is: 459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.21 : 582.59 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.21/582.59 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.21x = 582.59 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.21x = 178,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,968.05/389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.83

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