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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 583.77 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 583.77 and 183.93 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 583.77 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/583.77 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 583.77 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 107,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,372.82/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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