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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.88, 580.79 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.88, 580.79 and 233.60 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.88 : 580.79 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.88/580.79 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.88x = 580.79 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.88x = 135,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,670.22/387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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