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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 587.02 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 587.02 and 323.17 is: 483.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 587.02 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/587.02 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 587.02 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 189,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,707.25/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.43

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