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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 584.33 and 293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 584.33 and 293.31 is: 440.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 584.33 = 293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/584.33 = 293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 584.33 × 293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 171,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,388.37/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.24

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