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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.32, 592.98 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.32, 592.98 and 309.88 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.32 : 592.98 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.32/592.98 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.32x = 592.98 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.32x = 183,752.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,752.64/395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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