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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.38, 584.38 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.38, 584.38 and 286.94 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.38 : 584.38 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.38/584.38 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.38x = 584.38 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.38x = 167,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,682.00/389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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