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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.85, 593.31 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.85, 593.31 and 200.79 is: 300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.85 : 593.31 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.85/593.31 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.85x = 593.31 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.85x = 119,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,130.71/395.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.95

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