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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.56, 584.38 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.56, 584.38 and 308.28 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.56 : 584.38 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.56/584.38 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.56x = 584.38 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.56x = 180,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,152.67/389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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