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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.71 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.71 and 202.44 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.71 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.71 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.71 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 116,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,951.61/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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