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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.87, 582.09 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.87, 582.09 and 205.30 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.87 : 582.09 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.87/582.09 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.87x = 582.09 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.87x = 119,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,504.19/387.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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