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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.12, 583.77 and 244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.12, 583.77 and 244.94 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.12 : 583.77 = 244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.12/583.77 = 244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.12x = 583.77 × 244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.12x = 142,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988.62/389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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