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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.72, 583.82 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.72, 583.82 and 216.46 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.72 : 583.82 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.72/583.82 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.72x = 583.82 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.72x = 126,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,373.68/389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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