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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.07, 583.85 and 206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.07, 583.85 and 206.53 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.07 : 583.85 = 206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.07/583.85 = 206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.07x = 583.85 × 206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.07x = 120,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,581.60/389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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