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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.73, 584.38 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.73, 584.38 and 170.27 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.73 : 584.38 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.73/584.38 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.73x = 584.38 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.73x = 99,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,498.61/389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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