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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 593.12 and 303.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 593.12 and 303.68 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 593.12 = 303.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/593.12 = 303.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 593.12 × 303.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 180,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,120.92/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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