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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.78 and 252.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.78 and 252.38 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.78 = 252.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.78 = 252.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.78 × 252.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 147,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582.59/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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