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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.24 and 304.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.24 and 304.16 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.24 = 304.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.24 = 304.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.24 × 304.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 177,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,702.44/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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