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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.77, 583.82 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.77, 583.82 and 243.56 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.77 : 583.82 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.77/583.82 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.77x = 583.82 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.77x = 142,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,195.20/389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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