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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.46, 580.66 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.46, 580.66 and 213.87 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.46 : 580.66 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.46/580.66 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.46x = 580.66 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.46x = 124,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,185.75/387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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