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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 580.17 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 580.17 and 204.23 is: 305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 580.17 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/580.17 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 580.17 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 118,485.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,485.22/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.97

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