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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.13, 588.65 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.13, 588.65 and 324.95 is: 486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.13 : 588.65 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.13/588.65 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.13x = 588.65 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.13x = 191,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,281.66/393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.56

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