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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.44, 580.80 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.44, 580.80 and 204.98 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.44 : 580.80 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.44/580.80 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.44x = 580.80 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.44x = 119,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,052.38/387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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