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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.83, 581.84 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.83, 581.84 and 202.74 is: 304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.83 : 581.84 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.83/581.84 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.83x = 581.84 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.83x = 117,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,961.99/387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.16

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