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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.73 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.73 and 204.53 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.73 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.73 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.73 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 118,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,772.78/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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