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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 584.29 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 584.29 and 243.60 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 584.29 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/584.29 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 584.29 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 142,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,333.04/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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