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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 581 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 581 and 202.36 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 581 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/581 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 581 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 117,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,571.16/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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