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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.12, 578.70 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.12, 578.70 and 203.48 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.12 : 578.70 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.12/578.70 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.12x = 578.70 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.12x = 117,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,753.88/386.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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