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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 580.77 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 580.77 and 224.91 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 580.77 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/580.77 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 580.77 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 130,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,620.98/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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