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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 577.25 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 577.25 and 202.80 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 577.25 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/577.25 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 577.25 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 117,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,066.81/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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