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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 580.08 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 580.08 and 204.07 is: 306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 580.08 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/580.08 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 580.08 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 118,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,376.93/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.24

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