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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 583.61 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 583.61 and 206.48 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 583.61 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/583.61 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 583.61 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 120,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504.22/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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