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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 585.15 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 585.15 and 243.37 is: 365.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 585.15 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/585.15 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 585.15 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 142,407.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,407.96/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.54

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