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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.36, 584.11 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.36, 584.11 and 183.82 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.36 : 584.11 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.36/584.11 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.36x = 584.11 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.36x = 107,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,370.96/389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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