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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.19, 588.33 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.19, 588.33 and 310.92 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.19 : 588.33 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.19/588.33 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.19x = 588.33 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.19x = 182,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,923.56/392.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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