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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 584.19 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 584.19 and 298.14 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 584.19 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/584.19 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 584.19 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 174,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,170.41/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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