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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 594.36 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 594.36 and 315.18 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 594.36 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/594.36 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 594.36 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 187,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,330.38/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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