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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.01, 583.49 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.01, 583.49 and 115.11 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.01 : 583.49 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.01/583.49 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.01x = 583.49 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.01x = 67,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165.53/389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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