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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.16, 589.02 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.16, 589.02 and 301.50 is: 452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.16 : 589.02 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.16/589.02 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.16x = 589.02 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.16x = 177,589.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,589.53/392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.85

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