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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.75, 590.16 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.75, 590.16 and 302.13 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.75 : 590.16 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.75/590.16 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.75x = 590.16 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.75x = 178,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,305.04/393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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