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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 583.70 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 583.70 and 286.28 is: 429.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 583.70 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/583.70 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 583.70 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 167,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,101.64/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.04

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