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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 583.97 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 583.97 and 297.74 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 583.97 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/583.97 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 583.97 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 173,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,871.20/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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