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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.06, 580.89 and 300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.06, 580.89 and 300.19 is: 450.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.06 : 580.89 = 300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.06/580.89 = 300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.06x = 580.89 × 300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.06x = 174,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,377.37/387.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.52

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