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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.60, 580.32 and 242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.60, 580.32 and 242.64 is: 363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.60 : 580.32 = 242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.60/580.32 = 242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.60x = 580.32 × 242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.60x = 140,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,808.84/387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.28

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