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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.34 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.34 and 203.40 is: 304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.34 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.34 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.34 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 120,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,685.36/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.85

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