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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.81, 584.97 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.81, 584.97 and 207.33 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.81 : 584.97 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.81/584.97 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.81x = 584.97 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.81x = 121,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,281.05/389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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