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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 583.20 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 583.20 and 243.60 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 583.20 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/583.20 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 583.20 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 142,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,067.52/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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