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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 587.58 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 587.58 and 302.25 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 587.58 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/587.58 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 587.58 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 177,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,596.06/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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