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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 582.94 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 582.94 and 279.97 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 582.94 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/582.94 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 582.94 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 163,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,205.71/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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