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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 588.22 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 588.22 and 305.60 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 588.22 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/588.22 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 588.22 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 179,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,760.03/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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