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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.64, 588.28 and 311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.64, 588.28 and 311.05 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.64 : 588.28 = 311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.64/588.28 = 311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.64x = 588.28 × 311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.64x = 182,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,984.49/391.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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