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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.29, 583.35 and 286.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.29, 583.35 and 286.09 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.29 : 583.35 = 286.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.29/583.35 = 286.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.29x = 583.35 × 286.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.29x = 166,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,890.60/389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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