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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.28, 578.74 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.28, 578.74 and 203.24 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.28 : 578.74 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.28/578.74 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.28x = 578.74 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.28x = 117,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,623.12/386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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