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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 583.87 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 583.87 and 252.77 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 583.87 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/583.87 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 583.87 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 147,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,583.56/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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