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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 580.78 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 580.78 and 242.92 is: 364.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 580.78 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/580.78 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 580.78 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 141,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,083.08/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.46

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