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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.91, 594.88 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.91, 594.88 and 202.05 is: 302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.91 : 594.88 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.91/594.88 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.91x = 594.88 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.91x = 120,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,195.50/396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.83

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