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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 587.45 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 587.45 and 314.75 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 587.45 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/587.45 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 587.45 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 184,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,895.38/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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