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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 583.82 and 215.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 583.82 and 215.71 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 583.82 = 215.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/583.82 = 215.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 583.82 × 215.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 125,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,935.81/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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