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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.61, 585.23 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.61, 585.23 and 252.86 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.61 : 585.23 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.61/585.23 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.61x = 585.23 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.61x = 147,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,977.07/389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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