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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.10, 583.23 and 252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.10, 583.23 and 252.25 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.10 : 583.23 = 252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.10/583.23 = 252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.10x = 583.23 × 252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.10x = 147,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,119.26/389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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