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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 583.58 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 583.58 and 297.78 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 583.58 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/583.58 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 583.58 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 173,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,778.45/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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