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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 586.68 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 586.68 and 310.12 is: 463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 586.68 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/586.68 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 586.68 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 181,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,941.20/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.97

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