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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.22, 583.02 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.22, 583.02 and 244.50 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.22 : 583.02 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.22/583.02 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.22x = 583.02 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.22x = 142,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,548.39/389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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