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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 586.62 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 586.62 and 299.82 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 586.62 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/586.62 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 586.62 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 175,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,880.41/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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