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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 583.47 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 583.47 and 215.52 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 583.47 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/583.47 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 583.47 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 125,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,749.45/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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