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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 588.62 and 315.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 588.62 and 315.49 is: 472.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 588.62 = 315.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/588.62 = 315.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 588.62 × 315.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 185,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,700.71/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.59

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