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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 584.04 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 584.04 and 115.56 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 584.04 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/584.04 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 584.04 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 67,492.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492.10/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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