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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.23 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.23 and 277.31 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.23 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.23 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.23 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 160,905.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,905.03/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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