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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 583.61 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 583.61 and 183.62 is: 275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 583.61 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/583.61 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 583.61 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 107,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,163.01/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.47

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