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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.80 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.80 and 173.28 is: 259.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.80 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.80 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.80 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 101,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,334.14/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.99

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