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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 593.16 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 593.16 and 202.48 is: 304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 593.16 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/593.16 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 593.16 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 120,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,103.04/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.27

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