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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.06, 582.59 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.06, 582.59 and 215.53 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.06 : 582.59 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.06/582.59 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.06x = 582.59 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.06x = 125,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,563.09/389.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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