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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.62, 578.49 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.62, 578.49 and 202.96 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.62 : 578.49 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.62/578.49 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.62x = 578.49 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.62x = 117,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,410.33/385.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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