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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.88, 593.58 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.88, 593.58 and 203.49 is: 305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.88 : 593.58 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.88/593.58 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.88x = 593.58 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.88x = 120,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,787.59/395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.11

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