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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 590.22 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 590.22 and 301.32 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 590.22 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/590.22 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 590.22 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 177,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,845.09/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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