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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.79, 588.92 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.79, 588.92 and 320.97 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.79 : 588.92 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.79/588.92 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.79x = 588.92 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.79x = 189,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,024.05/392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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