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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.02, 584.06 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.02, 584.06 and 204.07 is: 306.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.02 : 584.06 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.02/584.06 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.02x = 584.06 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.02x = 119,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,189.12/389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.38

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