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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 584.10 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 584.10 and 183.79 is: 275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 584.10 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/584.10 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 584.10 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 107,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,351.74/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.73

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