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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 581.16 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 581.16 and 204.72 is: 307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 581.16 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/581.16 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 581.16 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 118,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,975.08/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.24

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