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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.74, 584.52 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.74, 584.52 and 115.80 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.74 : 584.52 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.74/584.52 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.74x = 584.52 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.74x = 67,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,689.72/389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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