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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 580.49 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 580.49 and 204.38 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 580.49 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/580.49 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 580.49 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 118,636.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,636.62/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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