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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.67, 592.90 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.67, 592.90 and 308.80 is: 462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.67 : 592.90 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.67/592.90 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.67x = 592.90 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.67x = 183,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,087.52/395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.73

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