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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.79, 592.93 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.79, 592.93 and 298.32 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.79 : 592.93 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.79/592.93 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.79x = 592.93 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.79x = 176,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,882.88/395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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