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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.99, 583.77 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.99, 583.77 and 206.93 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.99 : 583.77 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.99/583.77 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.99x = 583.77 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.99x = 120,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,799.53/389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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