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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 584.88 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 584.88 and 298.96 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 584.88 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/584.88 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 584.88 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 174,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,855.72/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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