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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 592.77 and 298.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 592.77 and 298.85 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 592.77 = 298.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/592.77 = 298.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 592.77 × 298.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 177,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,146.35/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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