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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 583.22 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 583.22 and 244.45 is: 366.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 583.22 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/583.22 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 583.22 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 142,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,568.13/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.46

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