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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 593.40 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 593.40 and 203.28 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 593.40 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/593.40 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 593.40 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 120,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,626.35/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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