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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 593.64 and 200.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 593.64 and 200.65 is: 301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 593.64 = 200.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/593.64 = 200.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 593.64 × 200.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 119,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,113.87/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.16

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