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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 583.90 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 583.90 and 303.24 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 583.90 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/583.90 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 583.90 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 177,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,061.84/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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