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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 583.98 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 583.98 and 245.40 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 583.98 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/583.98 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 583.98 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 143,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.69/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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