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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.22, 577.56 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.22, 577.56 and 202.62 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.22 : 577.56 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.22/577.56 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.22x = 577.56 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.22x = 117,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,025.21/385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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