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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.02, 577.78 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.02, 577.78 and 203.16 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.02 : 577.78 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.02/577.78 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.02x = 577.78 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.02x = 117,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,381.78/386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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