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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.72 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.72 and 203.20 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.72 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.72 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.72 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 117,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,595.90/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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