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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 588.48 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 588.48 and 306.88 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 588.48 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/588.48 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 588.48 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 180,592.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,592.74/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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