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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.24, 592.94 and 200.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.24, 592.94 and 200.26 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.24 : 592.94 = 200.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.24/592.94 = 200.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.24x = 592.94 × 200.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.24x = 118,739.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,739.68/395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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