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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.25, 593.18 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.25, 593.18 and 304.13 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.25 : 593.18 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.25/593.18 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.25x = 593.18 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.25x = 180,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,399.35/395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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