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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 585.40 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 585.40 and 245.84 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 585.40 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/585.40 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 585.40 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 143,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,914.74/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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