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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 593.62 and 200.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 593.62 and 200.64 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 593.62 = 200.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/593.62 = 200.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 593.62 × 200.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 119,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,102.30/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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