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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.91, 584.58 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.91, 584.58 and 207.39 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.91 : 584.58 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.91/584.58 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.91x = 584.58 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.91x = 121,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,236.05/389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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