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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 578.70 and 203.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 578.70 and 203.13 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 578.70 = 203.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/578.70 = 203.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 578.70 × 203.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 117,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,551.33/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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