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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.33, 588.92 and 289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.33, 588.92 and 289.29 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.33 : 588.92 = 289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.33/588.92 = 289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.33x = 588.92 × 289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.33x = 170,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,368.67/392.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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