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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.57, 584.40 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.57, 584.40 and 216.39 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.57 : 584.40 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.57/584.40 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.57x = 584.40 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.57x = 126,458.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,458.32/389.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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