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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 583.69 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 583.69 and 242.92 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 583.69 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/583.69 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 583.69 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 141,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,789.97/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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