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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 594.56 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 594.56 and 204.04 is: 306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 594.56 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/594.56 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 594.56 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 121,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,314.02/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.13

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