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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 580.32 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 580.32 and 201.56 is: 302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 580.32 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/580.32 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 580.32 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 116,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,969.30/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.43

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