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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.49, 585.88 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.49, 585.88 and 303.93 is: 456.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.49 : 585.88 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.49/585.88 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.49x = 585.88 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.49x = 178,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,065.75/390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.01

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