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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.73, 584.88 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.73, 584.88 and 184.36 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.73 : 584.88 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.73/584.88 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.73x = 584.88 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.73x = 107,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,827.75/389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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