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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 584.07 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 584.07 and 311.88 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 584.07 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/584.07 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 584.07 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 182,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,159.75/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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