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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.92, 585.71 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.92, 585.71 and 245.74 is: 369.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.92 : 585.71 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.92/585.71 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.92x = 585.71 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.92x = 143,931.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,931.15/389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.13

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