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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.37, 583.24 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.37, 583.24 and 324.21 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.37 : 583.24 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.37/583.24 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.37x = 583.24 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.37x = 189,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,092.24/389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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