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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 583.72 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 583.72 and 115.17 is: 172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 583.72 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/583.72 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 583.72 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 67,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,225.87/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.79

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