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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.27, 580.92 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.27, 580.92 and 213.91 is: 320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.27 : 580.92 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.27/580.92 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.27x = 580.92 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.27x = 124,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,260.62/387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.86

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