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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.67, 590.69 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.67, 590.69 and 201.43 is: 302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.67 : 590.69 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.67/590.69 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.67x = 590.69 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.67x = 118,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,982.69/393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.24

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