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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.92, 587.76 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.92, 587.76 and 323.66 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.92 : 587.76 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.92/587.76 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.92x = 587.76 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.92x = 190,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,234.40/392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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