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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 584.10 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 584.10 and 245.40 is: 368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 584.10 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/584.10 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 584.10 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 143,338.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,338.14/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.10

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