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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.68, 593.43 and 200.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.68, 593.43 and 200.63 is: 300.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.68 : 593.43 = 200.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.68/593.43 = 200.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.68x = 593.43 × 200.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.68x = 119,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,059.86/395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.90

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