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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.57, 580.54 and 225.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.57, 580.54 and 225.17 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.57 : 580.54 = 225.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.57/580.54 = 225.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.57x = 580.54 × 225.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.57x = 130,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,720.19/387.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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