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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.95, 590.56 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.95, 590.56 and 300.68 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.95 : 590.56 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.95/590.56 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.95x = 590.56 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.95x = 177,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,568.09/392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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