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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.07, 578.64 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.07, 578.64 and 200.40 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.07 : 578.64 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.07/578.64 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.07x = 578.64 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.07x = 115,959.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,959.67/386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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