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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 584.70 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 584.70 and 298.81 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 584.70 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/584.70 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 584.70 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 174,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,714.21/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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