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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 577.25 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 577.25 and 202.11 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 577.25 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/577.25 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 577.25 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 116,669.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,669.40/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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