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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.47, 590.38 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.47, 590.38 and 328.20 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.47 : 590.38 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.47/590.38 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.47x = 590.38 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.47x = 193,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,761.90/393.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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