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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.12, 580.68 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.12, 580.68 and 216 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.12 : 580.68 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.12/580.68 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.12x = 580.68 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.12x = 125,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,426.88/387.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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