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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 589.19 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 589.19 and 200.43 is: 300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 589.19 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/589.19 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 589.19 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 118,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,090.35/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.74

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