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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.87, 588.38 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.87, 588.38 and 311.76 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.87 : 588.38 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.87/588.38 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.87x = 588.38 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.87x = 183,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,431.79/392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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