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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.72, 592.98 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.72, 592.98 and 304.28 is: 455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.72 : 592.98 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.72/592.98 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.72x = 592.98 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.72x = 180,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,431.95/395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.96

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