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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.78, 591.03 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.78, 591.03 and 302.18 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.78 : 591.03 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.78/591.03 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.78x = 591.03 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.78x = 178,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,597.45/393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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