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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 583.14 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 583.14 and 244.76 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 583.14 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/583.14 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 583.14 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 142,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,729.35/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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