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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.12, 588.70 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.12, 588.70 and 301.08 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.12 : 588.70 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.12/588.70 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.12x = 588.70 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.12x = 177,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,245.80/393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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