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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.65, 589.24 and 290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.65, 589.24 and 290.19 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.65 : 589.24 = 290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.65/589.24 = 290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.65x = 589.24 × 290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.65x = 170,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,994.13/392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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