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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 582.96 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 582.96 and 244.46 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 582.96 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/582.96 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 582.96 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 142,510.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,510.40/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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