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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 584.75 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 584.75 and 173.43 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 584.75 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/584.75 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 584.75 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 101,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,412.33/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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