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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.33, 584.07 and 172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.33, 584.07 and 172.91 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.33 : 584.07 = 172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.33/584.07 = 172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.33x = 584.07 × 172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.33x = 100,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,991.54/389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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