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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 591.39 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 591.39 and 302.10 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 591.39 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/591.39 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 591.39 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 178,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,658.92/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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