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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.43, 592.56 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.43, 592.56 and 302.82 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.43 : 592.56 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.43/592.56 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.43x = 592.56 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.43x = 179,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,439.02/395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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