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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.55, 583.96 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.55, 583.96 and 204.41 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.55 : 583.96 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.55/583.96 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.55x = 583.96 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.55x = 119,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,368.36/389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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