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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.09, 583.79 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.09, 583.79 and 206.64 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.09 : 583.79 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.09/583.79 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.09x = 583.79 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.09x = 120,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,634.37/389.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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