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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 586.97 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 586.97 and 310.41 is: 466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 586.97 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/586.97 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 586.97 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 182,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,199.81/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.09

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