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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.66, 584.60 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.66, 584.60 and 115.74 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.66 : 584.60 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.66/584.60 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.66x = 584.60 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.66x = 67,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,661.60/389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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