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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.29 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.29 and 115.62 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.29 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.29 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.29 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 67,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,557.36/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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