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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.33, 590.94 and 313.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.33, 590.94 and 313.33 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.33 : 590.94 = 313.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.33/590.94 = 313.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.33x = 590.94 × 313.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.33x = 185,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,159.23/394.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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