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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 583.87 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 583.87 and 172.53 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 583.87 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/583.87 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 583.87 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 100,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,735.09/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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