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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.33, 578.15 and 202.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.33, 578.15 and 202.63 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.33 : 578.15 = 202.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.33/578.15 = 202.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.33x = 578.15 × 202.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.33x = 117,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,150.53/385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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