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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 588.78 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 588.78 and 300.80 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 588.78 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/588.78 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 588.78 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 177,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,105.02/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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