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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.15, 592.69 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.15, 592.69 and 202.91 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.15 : 592.69 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.15/592.69 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.15x = 592.69 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.15x = 120,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,262.73/395.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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