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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.26, 584.01 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.26, 584.01 and 172.90 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.26 : 584.01 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.26/584.01 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.26x = 584.01 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.26x = 100,975.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,975.33/389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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