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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.58, 584.54 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.58, 584.54 and 206.93 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.58 : 584.54 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.58/584.54 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.58x = 584.54 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.58x = 120,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,959.00/389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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