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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.98, 584.61 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.98, 584.61 and 184.42 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.98 : 584.61 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.98/584.61 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.98x = 584.61 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.98x = 107,813.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,813.78/389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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