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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 587.70 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 587.70 and 289.86 is: 434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 587.70 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/587.70 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 587.70 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 170,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,350.72/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.39

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