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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 591.60 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 591.60 and 303.48 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 591.60 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/591.60 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 591.60 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 179,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,538.77/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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