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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 583.70 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 583.70 and 181.01 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 583.70 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/583.70 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 583.70 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 105,651.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,651.71/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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