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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.30, 580.52 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.30, 580.52 and 204.64 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.30 : 580.52 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.30/580.52 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.30x = 580.52 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.30x = 118,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,797.61/387.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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