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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.49, 584.30 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.49, 584.30 and 115.55 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.49 : 584.30 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.49/584.30 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.49x = 584.30 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.49x = 67,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,514.77/389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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