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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.36, 577.80 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.36, 577.80 and 202.48 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.36 : 577.80 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.36/577.80 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.36x = 577.80 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.36x = 116,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,992.94/385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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