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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.64, 588.06 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.64, 588.06 and 310.80 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.64 : 588.06 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.64/588.06 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.64x = 588.06 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.64x = 182,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,769.05/392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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