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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 577.84 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 577.84 and 202.46 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 577.84 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/577.84 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 577.84 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 116,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,988.47/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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