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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.93, 584.54 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.93, 584.54 and 207.45 is: 310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.93 : 584.54 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.93/584.54 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.93x = 584.54 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.93x = 121,261.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,261.79/389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.99

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