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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.16, 593.88 and 203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.16, 593.88 and 203.60 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.16 : 593.88 = 203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.16/593.88 = 203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.16x = 593.88 × 203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.16x = 120,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,913.97/396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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