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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 593.32 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 593.32 and 203 is: 304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 593.32 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/593.32 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 593.32 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 120,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,443.96/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.49

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