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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 580.98 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 580.98 and 204.76 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 580.98 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/580.98 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 580.98 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 118,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,961.46/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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