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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.40, 583.96 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.40, 583.96 and 115.42 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.40 : 583.96 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.40/583.96 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.40x = 583.96 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.40x = 67,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,400.66/389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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