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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.68 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.68 and 306 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.68 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.68 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.68 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 177,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,688.08/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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