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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.78, 583.72 and 252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.78, 583.72 and 252.43 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.78 : 583.72 = 252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.78/583.72 = 252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.78x = 583.72 × 252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.78x = 147,346.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,346.35/389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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