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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.47, 584.07 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.47, 584.07 and 172.93 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.47 : 584.07 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.47/584.07 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.47x = 584.07 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.47x = 101,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,003.23/389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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