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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.60, 580.07 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.60, 580.07 and 204.11 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.60 : 580.07 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.60/580.07 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.60x = 580.07 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.60x = 118,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,398.52/386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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