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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 592.92 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 592.92 and 304.20 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 592.92 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/592.92 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 592.92 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 180,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,366.26/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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