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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.52, 583.56 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.52, 583.56 and 286.80 is: 429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.52 : 583.56 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.52/583.56 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.52x = 583.56 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.52x = 167,365.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,365.01/389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.67

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