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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 583.88 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 583.88 and 287.28 is: 430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 583.88 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/583.88 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 583.88 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 167,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,735.61/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.30

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