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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 583.70 and 296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 583.70 and 296.56 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 583.70 = 296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/583.70 = 296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 583.70 × 296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 173,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,099.13/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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