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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 591.20 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 591.20 and 312.93 is: 469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 591.20 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/591.20 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 591.20 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 185,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,004.22/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.88

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