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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.56, 591.72 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.56, 591.72 and 303.24 is: 453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.56 : 591.72 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.56/591.72 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.56x = 591.72 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.56x = 179,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,433.17/395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.62

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