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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.18, 593.85 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.18, 593.85 and 310.50 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.18 : 593.85 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.18/593.85 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.18x = 593.85 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.18x = 184,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,390.43/396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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