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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 584.55 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 584.55 and 298.38 is: 447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 584.55 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/584.55 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 584.55 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 174,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,418.03/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.71

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