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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 592.11 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 592.11 and 312.66 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 592.11 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/592.11 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 592.11 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 185,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129.11/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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