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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 584.08 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 584.08 and 115.43 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 584.08 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/584.08 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 584.08 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 67,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,417.15/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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