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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 584.37 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 584.37 and 115.74 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 584.37 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/584.37 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 584.37 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 67,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,634.98/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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