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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.68, 581.96 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.68, 581.96 and 205.43 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.68 : 581.96 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.68/581.96 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.68x = 581.96 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.68x = 119,548.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,548.11/387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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