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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.19, 578.02 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.19, 578.02 and 202.71 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.19 : 578.02 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.19/578.02 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.19x = 578.02 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.19x = 117,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,170.43/385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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