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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 575.55 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 575.55 and 201.42 is: 301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 575.55 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/575.55 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 575.55 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 115,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,927.28/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.59

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