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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 582.70 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 582.70 and 284.94 is: 426.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 582.70 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/582.70 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 582.70 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 166,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,034.54/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.52

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