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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.57, 587.94 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.57, 587.94 and 301.44 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.57 : 587.94 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.57/587.94 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.57x = 587.94 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.57x = 177,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,228.63/392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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