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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.03, 588.60 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.03, 588.60 and 301.05 is: 450.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.03 : 588.60 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.03/588.60 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.03x = 588.60 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.03x = 177,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,198.03/393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.85

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