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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.54, 590.77 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.54, 590.77 and 295.54 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.54 : 590.77 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.54/590.77 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.54x = 590.77 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.54x = 174,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,593.95/392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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