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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 583.99 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 583.99 and 115.39 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 583.99 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/583.99 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 583.99 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 67,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,386.61/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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