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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.41, 583.84 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.41, 583.84 and 206.89 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.41 : 583.84 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.41/583.84 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.41x = 583.84 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.41x = 120,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,790.66/389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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