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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.28, 578.07 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.28, 578.07 and 202.83 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.28 : 578.07 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.28/578.07 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.28x = 578.07 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.28x = 117,249.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,249.94/385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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