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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.88, 584.94 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.88, 584.94 and 284.86 is: 427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.88 : 584.94 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.88/584.94 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.88x = 584.94 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.88x = 166,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,626.01/389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.38

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