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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.58, 586.05 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.58, 586.05 and 299.38 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.58 : 586.05 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.58/586.05 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.58x = 586.05 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.58x = 175,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,451.65/390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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