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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 583.74 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 583.74 and 293.42 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 583.74 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/583.74 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 583.74 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 171,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,278.07/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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