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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 592.53 and 318.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 592.53 and 318.12 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 592.53 = 318.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/592.53 = 318.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 592.53 × 318.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 188,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,495.64/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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