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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 578.58 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 578.58 and 203.01 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 578.58 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/578.58 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 578.58 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 117,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,457.53/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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