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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.73 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.73 and 243.59 is: 365.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.73 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.73 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.73 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 142,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,434.75/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.57

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