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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.10, 588.75 and 312.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.10, 588.75 and 312.01 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.10 : 588.75 = 312.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.10/588.75 = 312.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.10x = 588.75 × 312.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.10x = 183,695.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,695.89/393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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