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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.28, 584.06 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.28, 584.06 and 173.01 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.28 : 584.06 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.28/584.06 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.28x = 584.06 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.28x = 101,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,047.36/389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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