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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 583.85 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 583.85 and 308.14 is: 461.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 583.85 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/583.85 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 583.85 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 179,906.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,906.85/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.49

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