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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389, 583.37 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389, 583.37 and 115.10 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389 : 583.37 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389/583.37 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389x = 583.37 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389x = 67,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,145.89/389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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