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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.91, 580.06 and 300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.91, 580.06 and 300.25 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.91 : 580.06 = 300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.91/580.06 = 300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.91x = 580.06 × 300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.91x = 174,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,161.94/387.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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