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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 587.64 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 587.64 and 301.12 is: 451.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 587.64 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/587.64 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 587.64 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 176,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,950.16/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.35

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