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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 591.03 and 323.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 591.03 and 323.85 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 591.03 = 323.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/591.03 = 323.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 591.03 × 323.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 191,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,405.07/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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