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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 584.97 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 584.97 and 281.07 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 584.97 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/584.97 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 584.97 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 164,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,417.52/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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