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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 590.70 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 590.70 and 325.04 is: 489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 590.70 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/590.70 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 590.70 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 192,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,001.13/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.77

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