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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.44, 583.80 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.44, 583.80 and 206.68 is: 309.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.44 : 583.80 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.44/583.80 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.44x = 583.80 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.44x = 120,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,659.78/389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.83

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