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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.73, 583.32 and 286.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.73, 583.32 and 286.97 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.73 : 583.32 = 286.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.73/583.32 = 286.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.73x = 583.32 × 286.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.73x = 167,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,395.34/389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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