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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.67, 584.46 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.67, 584.46 and 101.11 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.67 : 584.46 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.67/584.46 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.67x = 584.46 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.67x = 59,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,094.75/389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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