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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 591.71 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 591.71 and 325.62 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 591.71 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/591.71 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 591.71 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 192,670.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,670.98/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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