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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 583.08 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 583.08 and 280.02 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 583.08 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/583.08 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 583.08 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 163,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,274.06/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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