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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 584.48 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 584.48 and 115.71 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 584.48 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/584.48 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 584.48 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 67,631.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,631.57/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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