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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.58, 590.37 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.58, 590.37 and 320.37 is: 480.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.58 : 590.37 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.58/590.37 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.58x = 590.37 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.58x = 189,136.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,136.84/393.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.56

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