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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 584.68 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 584.68 and 184.43 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 584.68 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/584.68 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 584.68 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 107,832.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,832.53/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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