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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 579.42 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 579.42 and 204.03 is: 306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 579.42 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/579.42 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 579.42 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 118,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,219.06/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.05

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