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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.24 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.24 and 322.80 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.24 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.24 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.24 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 189,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,883.87/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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