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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.38, 583.55 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.38, 583.55 and 184.01 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.38 : 583.55 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.38/583.55 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.38x = 583.55 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.38x = 107,376.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,376.92/389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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