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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.96, 591.05 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.96, 591.05 and 325.16 is: 487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.96 : 591.05 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.96/591.05 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.96x = 591.05 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.96x = 192,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,187.39/393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.83

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