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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.16, 580.80 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.16, 580.80 and 204.71 is: 307.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.16 : 580.80 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.16/580.80 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.16x = 580.80 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.16x = 118,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,893.43/387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.09

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