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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.24, 583.50 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.24, 583.50 and 252.32 is: 378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.24 : 583.50 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.24/583.50 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.24x = 583.50 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.24x = 147,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,228.72/389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.25

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