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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.15, 583.53 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.15, 583.53 and 115.17 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.15 : 583.53 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.15/583.53 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.15x = 583.53 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.15x = 67,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,205.15/389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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