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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.68, 578.92 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.68, 578.92 and 203 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.68 : 578.92 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.68/578.92 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.68x = 578.92 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.68x = 117,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,520.76/385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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