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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.94, 580.50 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.94, 580.50 and 204.24 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.94 : 580.50 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.94/580.50 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.94x = 580.50 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.94x = 118,561.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,561.32/386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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