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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 592.92 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 592.92 and 304.38 is: 456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 592.92 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/592.92 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 592.92 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 180,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,472.99/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.15

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