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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 587.07 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 587.07 and 282.38 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 587.07 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/587.07 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 587.07 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 165,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,776.83/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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