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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 583.76 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 583.76 and 281.25 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 583.76 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/583.76 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 583.76 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 164,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,181.09/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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