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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.25, 583.96 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.25, 583.96 and 115.32 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.25 : 583.96 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.25/583.96 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.25x = 583.96 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.25x = 67,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,342.27/389.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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