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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 577.23 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 577.23 and 202.44 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 577.23 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/577.23 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 577.23 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 116,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,854.44/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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