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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.37, 587.62 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.37, 587.62 and 311.25 is: 466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.37 : 587.62 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.37/587.62 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.37x = 587.62 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.37x = 182,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896.73/392.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.13

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