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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.58, 585.87 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.58, 585.87 and 299.44 is: 449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.58 : 585.87 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.58/585.87 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.58x = 585.87 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.58x = 175,432.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,432.91/390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.16

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