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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.62, 584.43 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.62, 584.43 and 115.73 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.62 : 584.43 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.62/584.43 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.62x = 584.43 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.62x = 67,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,635.81/389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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