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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.76, 594.90 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.76, 594.90 and 204.28 is: 306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.76 : 594.90 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.76/594.90 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.76x = 594.90 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.76x = 121,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,526.17/396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.30

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