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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.91, 592.44 and 318.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.91, 592.44 and 318.37 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.91 : 592.44 = 318.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.91/592.44 = 318.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.91x = 592.44 × 318.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.91x = 188,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,612.16/394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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