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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.31, 892.31 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.31, 892.31 and 390.02 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.31 : 892.31 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.31/892.31 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.31x = 892.31 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.31x = 348,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,012.33/595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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