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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.59, 580.77 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.59, 580.77 and 204.32 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.59 : 580.77 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.59/580.77 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.59x = 580.77 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.59x = 118,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,664.38/387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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