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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.86, 588.36 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.86, 588.36 and 311.44 is: 466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.86 : 588.36 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.86/588.36 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.86x = 588.36 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.86x = 183,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,238.84/392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.42

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