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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.68, 577.42 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.68, 577.42 and 202.20 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.68 : 577.42 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.68/577.42 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.68x = 577.42 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.68x = 116,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,754.32/385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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