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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 586.32 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 586.32 and 299.60 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 586.32 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/586.32 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 586.32 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 175,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,661.47/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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