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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.52 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.52 and 206.97 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.52 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.52 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.52 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 120,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,978.10/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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