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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.76, 584.91 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.76, 584.91 and 207.20 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.76 : 584.91 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.76/584.91 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.76x = 584.91 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.76x = 121,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,190.43/389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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