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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.84, 592.98 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.84, 592.98 and 313.11 is: 469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.84 : 592.98 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.84/592.98 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.84x = 592.98 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.84x = 185,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,667.97/395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.05

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