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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 583.91 and 252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 583.91 and 252.64 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 583.91 = 252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/583.91 = 252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 583.91 × 252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 147,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,519.02/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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