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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.79, 581.93 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.79, 581.93 and 205.32 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.79 : 581.93 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.79/581.93 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.79x = 581.93 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.79x = 119,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,481.67/387.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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