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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.95, 584.96 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.95, 584.96 and 207.09 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.95 : 584.96 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.95/584.96 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.95x = 584.96 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.95x = 121,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,138.33/389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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