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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.59, 583.76 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.59, 583.76 and 312.14 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.59 : 583.76 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.59/583.76 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.59x = 583.76 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.59x = 182,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,217.09/389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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