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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 590.49 and 314.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 590.49 and 314.78 is: 473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 590.49 = 314.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/590.49 = 314.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 590.49 × 314.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 185,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,871.49/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.35

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