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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.13, 576.62 and 201.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.13, 576.62 and 201.48 is: 302.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 576.62 = 201.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/576.62 = 201.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 576.62 × 201.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 116,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,174.98/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.44

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