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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.56, 580.52 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.56, 580.52 and 204.04 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.56 : 580.52 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.56/580.52 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.56x = 580.52 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.56x = 118,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,449.30/386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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