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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.99, 584.85 and 216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.99, 584.85 and 216.92 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.99 : 584.85 = 216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.99/584.85 = 216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.99x = 584.85 × 216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.99x = 126,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,865.66/389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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