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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 588.04 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 588.04 and 304.75 is: 456.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 588.04 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/588.04 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 588.04 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 179,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,205.19/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.53

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