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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 592.97 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 592.97 and 202.95 is: 304.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 592.97 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/592.97 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 592.97 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 120,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,342.25/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.24

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