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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.64, 584.79 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.64, 584.79 and 204.66 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.64 : 584.79 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.64/584.79 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.64x = 584.79 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.64x = 119,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,683.12/389.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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