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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 588.87 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 588.87 and 200.52 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 588.87 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/588.87 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 588.87 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 118,080.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,080.21/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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