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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 593.07 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 593.07 and 203.02 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 593.07 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/593.07 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 593.07 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 120,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,405.07/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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