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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.05, 583.61 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.05, 583.61 and 115.17 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.05 : 583.61 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.05/583.61 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.05x = 583.61 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.05x = 67,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,214.36/389.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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