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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 584.48 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 584.48 and 184.32 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 584.48 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/584.48 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 584.48 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 107,730.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,730.43/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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