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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 588.56 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 588.56 and 326.97 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 588.56 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/588.56 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 588.56 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 192,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,439.83/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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