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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.78, 593.36 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.78, 593.36 and 200.62 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.78 : 593.36 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.78/593.36 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.78x = 593.36 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.78x = 119,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,037.04/395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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