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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 584.94 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 584.94 and 297.04 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 584.94 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/584.94 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 584.94 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 173,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,749.14/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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