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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.32, 584.18 and 244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.32, 584.18 and 244.96 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.32 : 584.18 = 244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.32/584.18 = 244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.32x = 584.18 × 244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.32x = 143,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,100.73/389.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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