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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.59, 593.33 and 200.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.59, 593.33 and 200.51 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.59 : 593.33 = 200.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.59/593.33 = 200.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.59x = 593.33 × 200.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.59x = 118,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,964.63/395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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