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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 584.76 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 584.76 and 173.24 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 584.76 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/584.76 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 584.76 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 101,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,300.90/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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