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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 585.63 and 304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 585.63 and 304.29 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 585.63 = 304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/585.63 = 304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 585.63 × 304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 178,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,201.35/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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