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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 593.46 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 593.46 and 203.28 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 593.46 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/593.46 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 593.46 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 120,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,638.55/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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