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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.59 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.59 and 204.30 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.59 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.59 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.59 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 118,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,614.54/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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