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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.01, 592.70 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.01, 592.70 and 202.77 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.01 : 592.70 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.01/592.70 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.01x = 592.70 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.01x = 120,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,181.78/395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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