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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.26, 578.16 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.26, 578.16 and 203.40 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.26 : 578.16 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.26/578.16 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.26x = 578.16 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.26x = 117,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,597.74/386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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