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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.02, 592.70 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.02, 592.70 and 202.78 is: 304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.02 : 592.70 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.02/592.70 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.02x = 592.70 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.02x = 120,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,187.71/395.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.26

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