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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.79, 585.51 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.79, 585.51 and 245.61 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.79 : 585.51 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.79/585.51 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.79x = 585.51 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.79x = 143,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,807.11/389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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