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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.51, 583.91 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.51, 583.91 and 184.28 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.51 : 583.91 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.51/583.91 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.51x = 583.91 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.51x = 107,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,599.78/389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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