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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 584.65 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 584.65 and 115.88 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 584.65 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/584.65 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 584.65 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 67,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,750.41/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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