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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.90 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.90 and 216.60 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.90 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.90 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.90 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 126,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,689.34/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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