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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.48, 588.78 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.48, 588.78 and 310.13 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.48 : 588.78 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.48/588.78 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.48x = 588.78 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.48x = 182,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,598.34/392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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