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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.63, 584.08 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.63, 584.08 and 204.49 is: 306.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.63 : 584.08 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.63/584.08 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.63x = 584.08 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.63x = 119,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,437.92/389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.55

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