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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 577.43 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 577.43 and 202.20 is: 303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 577.43 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/577.43 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 577.43 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 116,753.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,753.93/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.45

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