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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.16, 583.84 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.16, 583.84 and 115.26 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.16 : 583.84 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.16/583.84 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.16x = 583.84 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.16x = 67,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,293.40/389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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