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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.39, 580.96 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.39, 580.96 and 204.68 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.39 : 580.96 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.39/580.96 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.39x = 580.96 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.39x = 118,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,910.89/387.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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