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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.30, 592.59 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.30, 592.59 and 202.70 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.30 : 592.59 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.30/592.59 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.30x = 592.59 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.30x = 120,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,117.99/395.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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