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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.30, 584.13 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.30, 584.13 and 252.30 is: 378.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.30 : 584.13 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.30/584.13 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.30x = 584.13 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.30x = 147,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,376.00/389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.57

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