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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.90, 584.08 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.90, 584.08 and 243.29 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.90 : 584.08 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.90/584.08 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.90x = 584.08 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.90x = 142,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,100.82/389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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