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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.94, 593.37 and 203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.94, 593.37 and 203.70 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.94 : 593.37 = 203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.94/593.37 = 203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.94x = 593.37 × 203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.94x = 120,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,869.47/395.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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