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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 590.11 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 590.11 and 328.57 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 590.11 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/590.11 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 590.11 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 193,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,892.44/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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