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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.62, 580.73 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.62, 580.73 and 204.60 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.62 : 580.73 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.62/580.73 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.62x = 580.73 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.62x = 118,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,818.60/387.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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