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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 584.27 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 584.27 and 215.86 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 584.27 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/584.27 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 584.27 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 126,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,118.79/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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