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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 577.92 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 577.92 and 202.35 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 577.92 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/577.92 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 577.92 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 116,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,942.11/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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