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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.96, 584.39 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.96, 584.39 and 216.71 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.96 : 584.39 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.96/584.39 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.96x = 584.39 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.96x = 126,639.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,639.15/389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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