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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.40, 580.14 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.40, 580.14 and 216.04 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.40 : 580.14 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.40/580.14 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.40x = 580.14 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.40x = 125,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,333.45/387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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