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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.27 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.27 and 184.29 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.27 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.27 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.27 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 107,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,674.20/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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