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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.03, 578.37 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.03, 578.37 and 202.99 is: 304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.03 : 578.37 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.03/578.37 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.03x = 578.37 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.03x = 117,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,402.31/386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.13

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