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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.96 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.96 and 200.79 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.96 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.96 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.96 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 116,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,249.38/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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