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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.65 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.65 and 202.50 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.65 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.65 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.65 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 120,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,011.63/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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