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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.49, 577.71 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.49, 577.71 and 202.49 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.49 : 577.71 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.49/577.71 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.49x = 577.71 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.49x = 116,980.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,980.50/385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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