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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.75, 594.08 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.75, 594.08 and 309.18 is: 464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.75 : 594.08 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.75/594.08 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.75x = 594.08 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.75x = 183,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,677.65/395.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.13

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