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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 583.17 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 583.17 and 241.37 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 583.17 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/583.17 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 583.17 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 140,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,758.11/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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