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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 583.32 and 242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 583.32 and 242.41 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 583.32 = 242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/583.32 = 242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 583.32 × 242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 141,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,402.60/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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