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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.30, 584.83 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.30, 584.83 and 313.76 is: 470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.30 : 584.83 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.30/584.83 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.30x = 584.83 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.30x = 183,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,496.26/390.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.14

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