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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.47, 590.66 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.47, 590.66 and 295.47 is: 444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.47 : 590.66 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.47/590.66 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.47x = 590.66 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.47x = 174,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,521.94/392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.68

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