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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.41, 580.06 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.41, 580.06 and 203.76 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.41 : 580.06 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.41/580.06 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.41x = 580.06 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.41x = 118,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,193.03/386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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