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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.89, 584.52 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.89, 584.52 and 207.18 is: 310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.89 : 584.52 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.89/584.52 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.89x = 584.52 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.89x = 121,100.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,100.85/389.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.60

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