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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.13, 584.03 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.13, 584.03 and 206.27 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.13 : 584.03 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.13/584.03 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.13x = 584.03 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.13x = 120,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,467.87/389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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