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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 591.72 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 591.72 and 302.32 is: 454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 591.72 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/591.72 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 591.72 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 178,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,888.79/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.52

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