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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 585.09 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 585.09 and 313.47 is: 469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 585.09 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/585.09 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 585.09 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 183,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,408.16/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.12

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