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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.10 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.10 and 203.08 is: 304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.10 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.10 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.10 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 120,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,446.75/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.50

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