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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 577.72 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 577.72 and 202.39 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 577.72 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/577.72 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 577.72 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 116,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,924.75/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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