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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.89, 592.46 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.89, 592.46 and 202.65 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.89 : 592.46 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.89/592.46 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.89x = 592.46 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.89x = 120,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,061.01/394.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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