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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.97, 578.07 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.97, 578.07 and 202.91 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.97 : 578.07 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.97/578.07 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.97x = 578.07 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.97x = 117,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,293.29/385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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