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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 594.08 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 594.08 and 203.76 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 594.08 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/594.08 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 594.08 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 121,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,049.74/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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