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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.76, 590.64 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.76, 590.64 and 329.68 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.76 : 590.64 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.76/590.64 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.76x = 590.64 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.76x = 194,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,722.20/393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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