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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 577.78 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 577.78 and 202.36 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 577.78 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/577.78 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 577.78 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 116,919.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,919.56/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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