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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 583.88 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 583.88 and 298.16 is: 447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 583.88 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/583.88 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 583.88 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 174,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,089.66/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.21

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