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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.88, 592.08 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.88, 592.08 and 325.84 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.88 : 592.08 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.88/592.08 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.88x = 592.08 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.88x = 192,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,923.35/393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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