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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.28, 590.64 and 321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.28, 590.64 and 321.28 is: 482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.28 : 590.64 = 321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.28/590.64 = 321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.28x = 590.64 × 321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.28x = 189,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,760.82/393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.51

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