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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 584.45 and 207.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 584.45 and 207.07 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 584.45 = 207.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/584.45 = 207.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 584.45 × 207.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 121,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,022.06/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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