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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.39, 583.55 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.39, 583.55 and 286.73 is: 429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.39 : 583.55 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.39/583.55 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.39x = 583.55 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.39x = 167,321.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,321.29/389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.70

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