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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.60, 584.46 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.60, 584.46 and 299.16 is: 447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.60 : 584.46 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.60/584.46 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.60x = 584.46 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.60x = 174,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,847.05/390.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.64

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