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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.87, 580.64 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.87, 580.64 and 204.39 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.87 : 580.64 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.87/580.64 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.87x = 580.64 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.87x = 118,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,675.99/386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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