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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 594.06 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 594.06 and 203.50 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 594.06 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/594.06 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 594.06 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 120,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,891.21/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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