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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.91, 585.76 and 314.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.91, 585.76 and 314.37 is: 471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.91 : 585.76 = 314.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.91/585.76 = 314.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.91x = 585.76 × 314.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.91x = 184,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,140.87/390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.06

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