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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.72, 584.35 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.72, 584.35 and 184.38 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.72 : 584.35 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.72/584.35 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.72x = 584.35 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.72x = 107,742.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,742.45/389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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