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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 576.50 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 576.50 and 201.74 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 576.50 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/576.50 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 576.50 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 116,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,303.11/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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