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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 589.86 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 589.86 and 312.18 is: 469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 589.86 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/589.86 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 589.86 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 184,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,142.49/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.34

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