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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 584.03 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 584.03 and 252.60 is: 378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 584.03 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/584.03 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 584.03 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 147,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,524.72/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.76

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