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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 584.11 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 584.11 and 115.55 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 584.11 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/584.11 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 584.11 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 67,495.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,495.08/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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