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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.55, 592.25 and 318.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.55, 592.25 and 318.11 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.55 : 592.25 = 318.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.55/592.25 = 318.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.55x = 592.25 × 318.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.55x = 188,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,396.10/395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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