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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.80, 584.79 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.80, 584.79 and 115.91 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.80 : 584.79 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.80/584.79 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.80x = 584.79 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.80x = 67,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783.01/389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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