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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.78, 577.28 and 202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.78, 577.28 and 202.07 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.78 : 577.28 = 202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.78/577.28 = 202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.78x = 577.28 × 202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.78x = 116,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,647.07/384.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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