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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 593.67 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 593.67 and 200.23 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 593.67 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/593.67 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 593.67 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 118,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,870.54/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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