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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.71, 584.92 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.71, 584.92 and 207.26 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.71 : 584.92 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.71/584.92 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.71x = 584.92 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.71x = 121,230.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,230.05/389.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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