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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.23, 579.50 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.23, 579.50 and 203.74 is: 305.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.23 : 579.50 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.23/579.50 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.23x = 579.50 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.23x = 118,066.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,066.39/386.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.69

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