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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.84, 590.04 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.84, 590.04 and 311.22 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.84 : 590.04 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.84/590.04 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.84x = 590.04 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.84x = 183,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,632.25/393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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