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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.66, 593.70 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.66, 593.70 and 203.28 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.66 : 593.70 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.66/593.70 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.66x = 593.70 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.66x = 120,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,686.32/395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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