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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 592.62 and 303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 592.62 and 303.94 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 592.62 = 303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/592.62 = 303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 592.62 × 303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 180,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,120.92/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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