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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.25 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.25 and 202.59 is: 303.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.25 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.25 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.25 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 119,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,982.91/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.75

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