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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393, 589.71 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393, 589.71 and 200.64 is: 301.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393 : 589.71 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393/589.71 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393x = 589.71 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393x = 118,319.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,319.41/393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.07

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