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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 593.54 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 593.54 and 203.16 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 593.54 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/593.54 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 593.54 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 120,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,583.59/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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