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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 584.94 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 584.94 and 261.32 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 584.94 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/584.94 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 584.94 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 152,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,856.52/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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