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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 593.34 and 300.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 593.34 and 300.04 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 593.34 = 300.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/593.34 = 300.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 593.34 × 300.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 178,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,025.73/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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