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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 583.89 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 583.89 and 298.62 is: 447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 583.89 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/583.89 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 583.89 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 174,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,361.23/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.60

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