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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 593.29 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 593.29 and 200.42 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 593.29 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/593.29 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 593.29 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 118,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,907.18/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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