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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.55 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.55 and 204.54 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.55 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.55 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.55 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 118,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,744.67/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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