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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.86, 577.64 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.86, 577.64 and 202.39 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.86 : 577.64 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.86/577.64 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.86x = 577.64 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.86x = 116,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,908.56/384.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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