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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.52, 584.34 and 304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.52, 584.34 and 304.12 is: 455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.52 : 584.34 = 304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.52/584.34 = 304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.52x = 584.34 × 304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.52x = 177,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,709.48/390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.06

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