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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 586.33 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 586.33 and 318.40 is: 476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 586.33 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/586.33 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 586.33 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 186,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,687.47/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.34

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