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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 583.98 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 583.98 and 216.32 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 583.98 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/583.98 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 583.98 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 126,326.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,326.11/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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