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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.14, 597.59 and 203.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.14, 597.59 and 203.72 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.14 : 597.59 = 203.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.14/597.59 = 203.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.14x = 597.59 × 203.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.14x = 121,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,738.05/399.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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