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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.66 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.66 and 200.52 is: 300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.66 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.66 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.66 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 118,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,238.62/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.86

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