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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 582.96 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 582.96 and 290.21 is: 434.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 582.96 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/582.96 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 582.96 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 169,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,183.30/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.60

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