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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 592.35 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 592.35 and 303.55 is: 454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 592.35 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/592.35 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 592.35 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 179,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,807.84/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.60

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