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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.76, 592.82 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.76, 592.82 and 318.31 is: 476.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.76 : 592.82 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.76/592.82 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.76x = 592.82 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.76x = 188,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,698.65/395.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.80

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