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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 584.38 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 584.38 and 298.44 is: 447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 584.38 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/584.38 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 584.38 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 174,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,402.37/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.67

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