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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 584.01 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 584.01 and 216.07 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 584.01 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/584.01 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 584.01 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 126,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,188.58/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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