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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 578.14 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 578.14 and 202.86 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 578.14 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/578.14 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 578.14 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 117,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,280.97/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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