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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 576.97 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 576.97 and 201.89 is: 302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 576.97 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/576.97 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 576.97 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 116,481.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,481.59/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.92

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