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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 591.85 and 317.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 591.85 and 317.65 is: 475.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 591.85 = 317.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/591.85 = 317.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 591.85 × 317.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 188,002.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,002.63/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.83

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