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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.56, 580.71 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.56, 580.71 and 213.96 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.56 : 580.71 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.56/580.71 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.56x = 580.71 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.56x = 124,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,248.71/387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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