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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 576.88 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 576.88 and 201.94 is: 302.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 576.88 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/576.88 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 576.88 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 116,493.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,493.20/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.86

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