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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 583.58 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 583.58 and 183.74 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 583.58 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/583.58 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 583.58 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 107,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,226.99/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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