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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 583.37 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 583.37 and 244.49 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 583.37 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/583.37 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 583.37 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 142,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,628.13/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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