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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 583.85 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 583.85 and 252.11 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 583.85 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/583.85 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 583.85 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 147,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,190.24/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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