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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.73, 586.43 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.73, 586.43 and 289.47 is: 433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.73 : 586.43 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.73/586.43 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.73x = 586.43 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.73x = 169,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,752.41/391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.35

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