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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.07, 578.03 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.07, 578.03 and 202.41 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.07 : 578.03 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.07/578.03 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.07x = 578.03 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.07x = 116,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,998.04/385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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