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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.99, 579.43 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.99, 579.43 and 203.99 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.99 : 579.43 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.99/579.43 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.99x = 579.43 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.99x = 118,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,197.93/386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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