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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.34, 583.81 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.34, 583.81 and 115.40 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.34 : 583.81 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.34/583.81 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.34x = 583.81 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.34x = 67,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,370.66/389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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