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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 580.37 and 204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 580.37 and 204.09 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 580.37 = 204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/580.37 = 204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 580.37 × 204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 118,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,446.69/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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