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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 580.05 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 580.05 and 204.18 is: 306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 580.05 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/580.05 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 580.05 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 118,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,434.61/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.08

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