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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 580.56 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 580.56 and 213.66 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 580.56 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/580.56 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 580.56 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 124,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,042.45/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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