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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.17, 580.75 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.17, 580.75 and 202.13 is: 303.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.17 : 580.75 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.17/580.75 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.17x = 580.75 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.17x = 117,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,387.00/387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.19

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