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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.65, 587.86 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.65, 587.86 and 326.23 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.65 : 587.86 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.65/587.86 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.65x = 587.86 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.65x = 191,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,775.28/392.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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