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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 587.85 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 587.85 and 306.30 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 587.85 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/587.85 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 587.85 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 180,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,058.46/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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