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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.77, 584.66 and 312.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.77, 584.66 and 312.37 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.77 : 584.66 = 312.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.77/584.66 = 312.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.77x = 584.66 × 312.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.77x = 182,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,630.24/389.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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