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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.41 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.41 and 192.03 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.41 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.41 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.41 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 111,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,456.13/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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