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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.03, 583.70 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.03, 583.70 and 206.58 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.03 : 583.70 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.03/583.70 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.03x = 583.70 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.03x = 120,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,579.71/389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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