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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.75, 584.72 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.75, 584.72 and 115.82 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.75 : 584.72 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.75/584.72 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.75x = 584.72 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.75x = 67,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,718.77/389.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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