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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.33 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.33 and 300.24 is: 450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.33 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.33 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.33 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 176,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,640.20/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.57

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