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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.50 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.50 and 204.39 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.50 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.50 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.50 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 118,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,648.40/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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