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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.60, 582.95 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.60, 582.95 and 312.32 is: 467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.60 : 582.95 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.60/582.95 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.60x = 582.95 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.60x = 182,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,065.38/389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.32

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