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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 593.51 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 593.51 and 200.67 is: 300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 593.51 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/593.51 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 593.51 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 119,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,099.65/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.77

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