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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 584.49 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 584.49 and 184.17 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 584.49 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/584.49 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 584.49 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 107,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,645.52/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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