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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 584.71 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 584.71 and 184.58 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 584.71 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/584.71 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 584.71 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 107,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,921.93/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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