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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.35, 583.72 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.35, 583.72 and 286.48 is: 429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.35 : 583.72 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.35/583.72 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.35x = 583.72 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.35x = 167,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,221.93/389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.49

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