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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 585.14 and 304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 585.14 and 304.07 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 585.14 = 304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/585.14 = 304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 585.14 × 304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 177,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,919.07/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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