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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.53, 584.37 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.53, 584.37 and 115.64 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.53 : 584.37 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.53/584.37 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.53x = 584.37 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.53x = 67,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,575.97/389.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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