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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.17, 583.45 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.17, 583.45 and 203.87 is: 305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.17 : 583.45 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.17/583.45 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.17x = 583.45 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.17x = 118,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,947.95/389.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.65

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