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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.26, 583.99 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.26, 583.99 and 115.34 is: 173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.26 : 583.99 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.26/583.99 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.26x = 583.99 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.26x = 67,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,359.95/389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.05

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