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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.83, 578.34 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.83, 578.34 and 203.11 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.83 : 578.34 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.83/578.34 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.83x = 578.34 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.83x = 117,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,465.19/385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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