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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 584.76 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 584.76 and 207.08 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 584.76 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/584.76 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 584.76 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 121,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,092.10/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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