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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.39, 577.96 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.39, 577.96 and 202.68 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.39 : 577.96 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.39/577.96 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.39x = 577.96 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.39x = 117,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,140.93/385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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