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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.42, 584.13 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.42, 584.13 and 207.17 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.42 : 584.13 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.42/584.13 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.42x = 584.13 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.42x = 121,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,014.21/389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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