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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 583.88 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 583.88 and 216.02 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 583.88 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/583.88 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 583.88 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 126,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,125.76/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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