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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.86, 588.57 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.86, 588.57 and 289 is: 432.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.86 : 588.57 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.86/588.57 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.86x = 588.57 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.86x = 170,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,096.73/392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.97

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