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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.17, 588.61 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.17, 588.61 and 327.57 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.17 : 588.61 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.17/588.61 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.17x = 588.61 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.17x = 192,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,810.98/392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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