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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.85, 580.80 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.85, 580.80 and 301.04 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.85 : 580.80 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.85/580.80 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.85x = 580.80 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.85x = 174,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,844.03/387.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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