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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.73 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.73 and 215.81 is: 323.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.73 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.73 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.73 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 125,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,975.69/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.84

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