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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.51, 594.95 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.51, 594.95 and 204.27 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.51 : 594.95 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.51/594.95 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.51x = 594.95 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.51x = 121,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,529.42/396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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