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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.74, 580.62 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.74, 580.62 and 204.58 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.74 : 580.62 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.74/580.62 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.74x = 580.62 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.74x = 118,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,780.32/387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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