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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.03, 577.90 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.03, 577.90 and 202.55 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.03 : 577.90 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.03/577.90 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.03x = 577.90 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.03x = 117,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,053.65/385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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