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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.25, 580.71 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.25, 580.71 and 204.55 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.25 : 580.71 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.25/580.71 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.25x = 580.71 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.25x = 118,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,784.23/387.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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